Who doesn’t love decorative succulents and cacti in the house? If you live in the right climate, they make for excellent landscaping and garden options. They’re hassle-free. Kids get a kick out of cacti, that’s for sure. I bought my oldest son a cacti box and he loves it. It’s still going strong after …
Anyone can grow basil. Basil grows very well indoors year-round. Most folks (including my wife) grow basil for personal consumption. But what if you have a knack for growing basil, enjoy it and have the space… can you make money growing basil? Yeah, you sure can. Unless you plant acres of the stuff, you won’t …
Uber has become a popular way for people to get around, especially in cities where public transportation is not easily accessible. As a result, this ride-share service has become a lucrative way for anyone with a car to make money. However, many Uber drivers are not aware of the legalities involved in driving for this …
You don’t have to be good at math to become a plumber, but you will need some math in your education to become one. It is not just a myth that trades workers can do well, even if they don’t excel in some school matters such as math. Whether or not you need math will …
While some people may believe attending a name-brand college is everything, they may be surprised to discover that some of the top CEOs in history never went to college. Whether they lacked the funds, grades, or resources to attend university, these CEOs often make up for the loss with sheer leadership ability. A look at …
Bankruptcy is a word that strikes fear in the hearts of business owners everywhere. Nobody wants to have to face what is ironically called bankruptcy “protection” in their lifetime but imagine how difficult it would be for a company that has been in business for a really long time, (more than 100 years in some …
If anyone has any doubt about their ability to succeed in this country, they should take notice of the number of CEOs who worked their way up from the bottom of their companies. Here are fifty individuals who started at the bottom and worked their way up to the position of CEO. 1. Nick Akins …
What do you think a startup would need to survive the growing competition in the business world? No one can guarantee that your small business will bring fortune and fame, but you hope it will. Most business experts will encourage you to work hard, keep your clients satisfied, and price your products right. Well, there’s …
The commercial world is not just filled with different types of goods and services but also different types of consumers. Whether your business makes a profit on selling goods or on offering services, you would do well if you can identify and understand the consumers you’re serving. Consumers, however, aren’t just there for the purchase. …
There are many advantages to joining a big law firm. The cases are more interesting and diverse than what you find in a smaller boutique firm. The pay is also much more substantial when you make partner. Although I developed a passion for the law in college, I had no doubt about the kind of …
Decades ago, it was not uncommon for attorneys to not know how to type. Many senior attorneys still don’t know how, as they have spent their careers dictating to secretaries who will transcribe those words. As computers became more common, more and more people in general learned how to type due to the popularity of …
Lawyers get a lot of heat from people all around for the rates that they charge and how they conduct their business. This frustration with lawyers leads many to ask if attorneys are even allowed to bill at the rates that they do for work done by their paralegals or secretaries. Those extra charges on …
Judge Rosario Antonio Livatino has been beatified–the third of the four steps towards achieving sainthood. Obviously, much respect for the worthy judge, but it is somewhat awkward that to win this notable plaudit, Livatino first had to suffer death by Mafia assassination when a couple of mob-connected hoodlums chased him into a field and shot …
I’ve been the CEO of a large company for over 5 years now, and let me tell you, there are a lot of things that suck about it. First, you have to deal with a lot of politics. Everyone wants a piece of the action, and they all want to be in your good graces. …
Other than professional athletes, lawyers are the only people equally skilled, trained, and qualified to specifically defeat you. That alone can tell you how challenging and competitive being a lawyer can be. Movies have somewhat distorted the reality of being a lawyer. The truth about the law is that it can be extremely overwhelming and …